crave
Third Person
craves
Present Participle
craving
Past Tense
craved
Past Participle
craved
1
to strongly desire or seek something
transitive
- As the concert date approached, fans craved the chance to see their favorite band live.
- She craved her mother's homemade apple pie throughout her pregnancy.
- I crave chocolate whenever I'm stressed.
- She craves adventure and loves to travel to new places.
- As a health enthusiast, he rarely craves sugary snacks.
2
to strongly and sincerely request or beg for something
transitive
- He craved forgiveness from his friend after the argument.
- The petitioners, seeking justice, craved support from the government.
- They craved justice for the unfair treatment they had received.
- In this challenging moment, I crave nothing more than your understanding.
- They craved a second chance to correct their mistakes.